Disney Wonder Sept 3-7, 2006

[NJBILL]

If I could interject a few thoughts from my previous meets. I think there are two basic thought processes. The first is to meet as early as possible,so you can exchange your gifts, get your shirts and stuff distributed, and possibly plan a time or two to spend together. The second is to finally meet the folks in person to whom you have been typing to for over six month. You can finally see the 'lunatic guy who always talks about the weather" and exchange some greetings and ideas in person. The second scenario,IMO should be held on day 2 when things have quieted down,and folks are not rushing around so much,or planned for the day at sea. On my previous cruises,we always met right before lunch,about 10:30 on day 2 of the cruise. Logistically, you guys will be eating lunch when I am getting to the pier,as I will be using Disney Bus to get to Port. SO.. after all my rambling, I guess what I am saying is if there is an urgent need to meet earlier between some of us, then you should do it. It's easy enough to set up. We can they have an entire "group gathering on day 2 when things calm down a bit...

 

[purplern]

We're hoping to get to port early too. As for the other plans while on board, we don't have any. Like Dawn G. we haven't done any of this before so I'm not sure what we'll want to do. We're pretty much going to play it by ear and see how it goes. Keep us posted on anything you decide to go and I will print it all up and bring it with me. Our dining is already linked so I'm planning on seeing everyone else who's linked during dinner. We're all so new to this that I didn't want to commit to anything until we figure out what it is we all want to do. I can't believe it's four months from today.

We are planning on being at the port early too! We are leaving POR around 9am and have now decided it would be easier to just keep the rental car and turn it in when we leave. I really dont care which t shirt design everyone picks I will go with the flow!!

 

[taeja71]

We are planning on being at the port early too! We are leaving POR around 9am and have now decided it would be easier to just keep the rental car and turn it in when we leave. I really dont care which t shirt design everyone picks I will go with the flow!!

Dare I say, it doesn't really matter which shirt design we go with as long as its one I can recognize (I'm a visual person) ??? Does that make sense?

So, after reading Bill's post (I don't think he wants us meeting in his cabin), what do you all think about having a preboard meet, a sail away meet, and then a day 2 meet. There would be three opportunities for us all to hook up if we can't/or wern't/or couldn't make it to the other ones. Is that too much? Kerry and crew what are ya'lls thoughts?

I look forward to your future posts Bill regarding the weather. My eyes will be glued to the weather channel as our cruise gets even closer.

LCT/Blackunicorn: I'm fine with the phrase for the wristbands. Let's go with it! Let me know how much my portion will be.

 

[taeja71]

I hadn't read about the change in the color of the bandanas. I always see the red ones from the DCL parties on eBay. I've been tempted but haven't bought one....yet.

Did you bid on a red pirate bandana on Ebay? I looked under Disney cruise line and saw that some one is/was bidding on one. Is that you?? just kidding!

 

[Ker-Bear]

Here I am! lol

Tae Ja, I intend to make it to the terminal by 11:30am, so I can be there for the first meet. I'm reluctant to commit to onboard meets simply because it's all so new to me that I just don't know what we're going to be doing. I feel like a hyper kid.

Dawn G.

You are linking Dining so you will see us every night If you miss the sail away meet we can catch you up at dinner!

 

[Ker-Bear]

I vote for design #7. Of course I am a selfish self-centered DISer that is already making a t-shirt with this design on the back and "It's Time" across the front.

 

[Ker-Bear]

I think this is a good idea however, someone else will have to be in charge/coordinate this.

I will not be on the boat at lunchtime on the second day.

Let me paraphase the following statement by saying, I know this is going to come across wrong and in no way do I mean anything negative by this:

The majority of the "regulars" to this thread have "linked" their dining. I know I will get to meet those people at dinner the 1st night (unless they go to Palo). Obviously we will see each other on night 3 because that's Pirate night . With that being said, I'm not all that worried about it. Although there are a lot of people on the ship, I would imagine we will see each other at some point and recognize the wrist bands and/or t-shirts.

My hope is that more of you "lurkers" will want to join in the fun when it gets closer and the cruise is paid off

I the thought of meeting all of you and I hope for the best in making that happen.

 

[LCTsMom]

Did you bid on a red pirate bandana on Ebay? I looked under Disney cruise line and saw that some one is/was bidding on one. Is that you?? just kidding!

Nope, it's not me. I have been TRYING to behave with the eBay thing . I go in spurts though. Feel free to outbid, it's not me. (THIS TIME!)

 

[LCTsMom]

I think this is a good idea however, someone else will have to be in charge/coordinate this.

I will not be on the boat at lunchtime on the second day.

Let me paraphase the following statement by saying, I know this is going to come across wrong and in no way do I mean anything negative by this:

The majority of the "regulars" to this thread have "linked" their dining. I know I will get to meet those people at dinner the 1st night (unless they go to Palo). Obviously we will see each other on night 3 because that's Pirate night . With that being said, I'm not all that worried about it. Although there are a lot of people on the ship, I would imagine we will see each other at some point and recognize the wrist bands and/or t-shirts.

My hope is that more of you "lurkers" will want to join in the fun when it gets closer and the cruise is paid off

I the thought of meeting all of you and I hope for the best in making that happen.

I feel the same way Ker-Bear. I look forward to meeting everyone here, and even some new (GASP) non-DIS friends. I can't commit to much as we are a large group with some very distinct personalities and opinions (trying my best to be diplomatic here ) so I don't want to overstep my boundries and say we're doing something that nobody else in my group wants to do. Me, I am ultra social and can't wait to meet everyone and put some faces with the DIS names. Just keep the suggestions coming, I will print up all the final decisions and if we just so happen to be in the same place at the same time (hint hint nod nod wink wink ) , well....that would be awesome!

 

[Ker-Bear]

with some very distinct personalities and opinions (trying my best to be diplomatic here )

Boy does that sound familiar!!! I have to say this...this cruise is all about me I made that perfectly clear to the BF, Dad and Mom. Am I a pain or what? The DS and I have been excitedly counting days the months, soon it will be the days. I will not let anything or anyone (other than someone with the title Hurricane in front of their name) spoil this. I am all about the fun of it

 

[taeja71]

Logan, look what I found for you.... surprise

or this surprise II

 

[lundve]

Ok - I will try to answer all questions

1. I would like 4 adult wristbands, large is fine, - no color preference

2. We also plan to be at port early - have no problem meeting at terminal while waiting to board.

3. Since we are spending the majority of time with relatives who haven't cruised any cruise line ever we prefer to not link our dining. However, you never know if we might end up with the same rotation.

4. We are pondering doing a Palo double dip so not to miss any of the meals. If not, we may book for the 1st night. We also get to book 6/5/06 because of our Castaway Club membership.

5. I love design 7 - for t-shirts. Do you think we could add September 2006 to the design? Did I miss the cost of these in an earlier discussion? Is there anyway we could fit that design on a size 18 month or 2T onesie or shirt?

6. We'll have to pass on the goody bags since Lucas is too little.

7. When we cruised the Magic two years ago, I recall someone saying it was either the 1st pirate party or one of the first. I attached a photo of my bandana. Is this the red one everyone is refering to?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/lundve/IMG_3517.jpg

8. If I didnt answer enough let me know

 

[taeja71]

Ok - I will try to answer all questions

1. I would like 4 adult wristbands, large is fine, - no color preference

2. We also plan to be at port early - have no problem meeting at terminal while waiting to board.

3. Since we are spending the majority of time with relatives who haven't cruised any cruise line ever we prefer to not link our dining. However, you never know if we might end up with the same rotation.

4. We are pondering doing a Palo double dip so not to miss any of the meals. If not, we may book for the 1st night. We also get to book 6/5/06 because of our Castaway Club membership.

5. I love design 7 - for t-shirts. Do you think we could add September 2006 to the design? Did I miss the cost of these in an earlier discussion? Is there anyway we could fit that design on a size 18 month or 2T onesie or shirt?

6. We'll have to pass on the goody bags since Lucas is too little.

7. When we cruised the Magic two years ago, I recall someone saying it was either the 1st pirate party or one of the first. I attached a photo of my bandana. Is this the red one everyone is refering to?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/lundve/IMG_3517.jpg

8. If I didnt answer enough let me know

Hooray!

 

[Ker-Bear]

I love design 7 - for t-shirts. Do you think we could add September 2006 to the design? Did I miss the cost of these in an earlier discussion? Is there anyway we could fit that design on a size 18 month or 2T onesie or shirt?

Vicki- can we get Sept 06 in the picture? I remember back last year when we discussed this.

I tried to shrink my picture or convert it from jpeg with no luck. Course I stink at anything related to computers

 

[taeja71]

Vicki- can we get Sept 06 in the picture? I remember back last year when we discussed this.

I tried to shrink my picture or convert it from jpeg with no luck. Course I stink at anything related to computers

whoops! img error

 

[taeja71]

Ok - I will try to answer all questions

1. I would like 4 adult wristbands, large is fine, - no color preference

AWESOME- got it noted

2. We also plan to be at port early - have no problem meeting at terminal while waiting to board.

3. Since we are spending the majority of time with relatives who haven't cruised any cruise line ever we prefer to not link our dining. However, you never know if we might end up with the same rotation.

I'm crossing my fingers that you get 1st seating

4. We are pondering doing a Palo double dip so not to miss any of the meals. If not, we may book for the 1st night. We also get to book 6/5/06 because of our Castaway Club membership.

cool!

5. I love design 7 - for t-shirts. Do you think we could add September 2006 to the design? Did I miss the cost of these in an earlier discussion? Is there anyway we could fit that design on a size 18 month or 2T onesie or shirt?

When you get ready to set the size of your image, make it about 4x6 or 6x8 that should be small enough for your little one.

6. We'll have to pass on the goody bags since Lucas is too little.

don't want him choking. I wonder if there's a pirate pacifier out there???

7. When we cruised the Magic two years ago, I recall someone saying it was either the 1st pirate party or one of the first. I attached a photo of my bandana. Is this the red one everyone is refering to?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/lundve/IMG_3517.jpg

8. If I didnt answer enough let me know

So glad we got you out of lurkdom.

((((((Wristbands))))))
Poster.........Adult.......Child.....Total needed

LCTsMom...... 7 ............3 ........10
Purplern........ 2 ............1 .........3
Blackunicorn...3 ............1..........4
Ker-Bear .......5 ............2 .........7
taeja71..........3.............3 ........ 6
Piecy.............2 ........................2
Lundve.......... 4 .......................4

 

[taeja71]

So, what types of cameras are you bringing on the cruise? I'm ready to buy a new fast shooting digital camera.

LCT, saw your post about your new purchase on the DCL pic of the day thread!

 

[LCTsMom]

6. We'll have to pass on the goody bags since Lucas is too little.

Well, Lucas is welcome to one of the pirate hacky sacks, I think they're pretty safe. You are welcome to whatever we are handing out, you can hang on to the stuff that's not age approrpriate, for the future. It's up to you. Dylan will just have turned two so I know most of the stuff will be above him as well.

Will Lucas be in Flounder's at all? I think Tammy is planning on taking Dylan, if he enjoys it.

 

[LCTsMom]

So, what types of cameras are you bringing on the cruise? I'm ready to buy a new fast shooting digital camera.

LCT, saw your post about your new purchase on the DCL pic of the day thread!

I'm loving my new camera. I bought the Canon SD550. I am debating on getting the waterproof housing for it.

I learned here on the DIS that the memory has a lot to do with the speed of the camera. Make sure you look into ultra fast memory. It seems to really make a difference.

 

[LCTsMom]

I don't want him choking. I wonder if there's a pirate pacifier out there???

Actually, I think I saw one on some website. LOL